Tomorrow in your life…
Chapter 23
"Hello, Mr. Albert"
Candy and Terry were calling each other every day after that, in fact he started to call her from the plane! Since it was not safe to drive while talking on a cell phone in your ear, Candy had a speaker system in her car. The phone rang.
- Hello? She said
- Freckles?
- Romeo? Already? It's been only 10 minutes since we separated
- 10 minutes? It seems so long ago…
He was sitting next to Susanna Marlowe who wasn't missing a word of the conversation, the heart broken into a thousand pieces. She had a thing for Terry since she first laid her eyes on him. He was nice to her, but nothing more. She hoped he would change and ask her out, but…. Nothing. Now she knew why, he was in love with another woman. Terry continued talking.
- …the Ice Princess… if your colleagues had seen you last night they would've changed your nickname to Princess of fire!
- I think, after they saw our reunion last night, the Ice Princess has completely disappeared…
- I have to admit, I was proud of you my love…
- Why, honey?
- We'd lost contact, you could've thought that I forgotten about you…
- Never! We'd made a promise to each other. We got married in our hearts…
- You were called the Ice Princess because you didn't look at any guy…thank you honey.
- I was waiting for my husband, my Romeo
- My wife, my Juliet honey, I love you…
- I love you Romeo…
Susanna was dying! Terry continued to talk on the phone with Candy during the whole trip. During the time she was in the elevator, and they had to hang up, he sent her an email. Susanna was looking at him sadly, it was like ever since he found Candy, the rest of the world didn't exist; he was only thinking about her and only talking with her. Susanna stood up to stretch her legs. She met Karen her colleague.
- Susanna, are you ok? I surprised you left Terry for a second…
- Chicago ruined everything! He found his girlfriend!
- Candy, he introduced her to the press…he must love her a lot
- He introduced her to the press… repeated Susanna
- I've never seen him like that said Karen, she must be really important
- You have no idea! You think I stood up for nothing? I had enough of hearing him talking with so much love to his girlfriend!
- He's still on the phone?
- Ever since we left and when she was in the elevator, he sent her an email, than he called her back the second she got into her apartment!
- Never mind Susanna, he will never look at you the way you want to. He disappeared during the reception…
- After talking to a group of people, his high school friends. She wasn't there I would've remembered… she stole my Terry!
- Susanna, he was never yours to begin with… he knows Candy since high school, he's hers, not yours…
- Well, we'll see about that!
Candy was talking with Terry until he got to destination. They never got tired of each other. They talked whenever they had a free time. They sent each other email and were seeing each other on the webcam. Terry will call her every night, before they go to bed event though there was a time difference. If she was not there, he will leave a message on her voice mail and they he would call her at the hospital. The press started to harass Candy, they wanted an interview with the girlfriend of a rising star. They were taking pictures, hiding in the hospital parking in front of the building… her colleagues also asked her a lot of questions.
- Do you have our autographed pictures and the tickets? Yes, Great! said one, Thanks!
- You're a little sneak, how could you hide from us that your boyfriend is famous? That's why you weren't interested in other guys!
- I tried to tell you, you didn't believe me… and he was not famous when I met him in school, well at least not as an actor, he was the king of boarding school…said Candy
- Boarding school where?
- In London, St. Paul Academy…
- That's where you met?
- No, we met on the plane that was taking us to London, on New Year's Eve…
- They say the person you're with at midnight on New Year's Day, it's the person you're destined to be with said Sylvia
- I don't know said Candy, all I know is that I've been in love with him ever since I was fifteen years old…!
- So, said Annie, you don't answer your phone anymore! You've become more difficult to get on the phone than the queen of England! You don't take your call waiting anymore!
- Well hello to you too, Annie said Candy
- I'm sorry, I'm just frustrated!
- Annie, I hadn't seen Terry for 3 years…
- I know, you must be in seventh heaven!
- Higher! If that's possible
The doorbell rang. It was Patty and the others, Ali and Archie
- Candy said Archie, you must be happy, Grandchester didn't forget about you, like I thought. He really loves you
They spent the rest of the evening talking and laughing. They ate and watched movies. Candy's phone was ringing every hours, it was Terry. In the beginning her friends didn't say anything, but in the long run when the phone rang, they started to scream and make comments and fake indignation and laughs.
- He's gone mad, said Annie
- You're overdoing it, said Archie
- You're not the only lovers in the world, said Patty
- Yeah said Stear, that's enough!
- Shut up! Said Candy laughing, I can't hear a thing! Romeo? Yes… they're jealous she joked
- Awww cried the others
Candy went to talk in the bedroom….
During her shift one day, Candy heard the other student talking
- Did you see him? The guy with amnesia? He's so handsome! Said one
- I could tell him we're married… since he doesn't remember anything…said another one
- Me too, maybe he's rich like the Donald…
- Or as poor as a church mouse, said another student
- Who are you girls talking about? Asked Candy
- There's a new patient, he's got amnesia, but he's so handsome! And those blue eyes, those long blond hair…
- He's a patient, said Candy, you have to stay professional
- Easy for you to say, you have a rich and handsome boyfriend said Sylvia
- Who says he's rich? Said Candy
- A girl can hope, can she?
- Hope makes you live said Candy laughing
Candy entered the room where the famous guy with amnesia was and when she saw him, she stopped. No! It was not possible! But yes! It was him, without the beard, the moustache and the sun glasses…
- Mr. Albert! Said Candy
The patient didn't react. He was on his bed looking at the ceiling.
- Mr. Albert, she repeated, it's me Candy…
- I'm sorry, do I know you?
- Candy you know him? Said one of the nurses
- Yes, I've now him a long time, he saved my life…
- So he's not rich? Said a student name Suki
- Suki, please… said Candy, you've have amnesia, don't worry, we'll take good care of you…
Albert looked at the young med-student with her freckles and her green eyes…She was beautiful with her blond hair. He knew this pretty young woman? He cursed his memory for the thousandth time… but he was glad to have Candy's attention, she was taking really good care of him. The other patients in the room were teasing him about it.
- Hey, John Doe, you're lucky, you've got the attention of the most happy med student said one
- Maybe she's your wife and you don't remember her said another patient
Albert was laughing.
- If she was my wife, she would've told me so, and wouldn't be calling me Mr. Albert…
- Maybe she doesn't want to traumatise you joke another one, she's so beautiful, the shock could've given you a heart attack!
Everybody was laughing in the room.
Candy was talking to Terry on the phone during her lunchtime.
- I told you that Mr. Albert was a patient here?
- Yes, Freckles
- So, since he's lost his memory, I thought I could have him live with me, until he gets his memory back…what do you think?
- You mean, you're going to live with him?
- I know it sounds strange, but he saved my life, once a upon a time, and I can't abandon him…
- Ok, said Terry after a moment of silence, I just hope that you'll turn into Ice Princess mode if he tries anything …
- I don't know she joked, he's king of handsome…
- Candy!
- Come on Rome, I had 3 years of abstinence to cheat on you, and I didn't do it. I'm not going to start now that I found you again!
- I trust you Juliet, I love you
- I trust you too, Romeo and I love you
When she hung up, her colleagues were looking at her with stunned eyes.
- You're taking him with you?
- Yes, I'm the only one who knows him…
- Are you sure? Asked Sylvia
- Yes, now I'll have to convince him…
- No problem there, he's got a thing for you…
- Mr. Albert? No, said Candy laughing
She went to see Albert to talk to him about her idea.
- Live with you? What will you parents say?
- My parents will understand. I will explain the situation to them. And it's only until you get your memory back…
- And you trust me?
- You saved my life once, that's enough for me
Albert remained silent for a while. He had the choice between the void and the hospitality of this lovely young woman. He looked at her and felt his heart melting. Was it wise to go and live with her? I was better than the void, the unknown, the black hole… Why not wait for the light to come in his memory with her. She was warm and loving…
- Ok, Candy, I will come with you, until I get my memory back. Thank you, you're very generous. You've some space in your apartment?
- Oh, I've got some space all right! You'll see!
He was standing near the window. Candy approached him and hugged him. Albert was surprised to see Candy in his arms ; it made him a little tipsy.
- Thank you, Mr. Albert to trust me. I'm going to take good care of you, you'll get your memory back, you'll see
Albert was talking his head:
"My God, let go of me, quickly, you're going to drive me crazy! I want to kiss you so badly…"
Candy finally let go of him and Albert had a sigh of relief.
- I'll come and get you when I finish my shift.
She went outside during break and she called her parents in Romania on her cell phone. Melissa answered.
- Mom? Hi!
- Candy Honey, how are you?
- Yes and what about all of you?
- Yes, we're fine…
- Mom, I'm at the hospital, I'm calling you to tell you that Mr. Albert, you remember, I told you about him…?
- Yes
- He had an accident and lost his memory. Since I'm the only one who knows him, for now, I'm taking him to my apartment until he gets his memory back
- Oh… are you sure of what you're doing?
- Yes, he saved my life once, I can't abandon him…
- Ok, honey. I'm going to inform your father. Thank you for calling
- You're very welcome. I miss you mom, I miss you all
- We miss you too, bye
- Bye.
The problem with the parents was solved. But she knew Philippe was going to call her later. She took Albert to her apartment, and they spent a nice evening together. Philippe called her like she expected.
- Daddy, are you checking up on me?
- It's my right said Philippe laughing. I was deprived of it for too long.
- I know daddy. It may bother some people, but I love that you're checking up on me
Philippe was laughing.
- Is every thing ok? You trust him?
- Yes daddy
- So, ok, then. I'm proud of you. You're very compassionate. What does Terry think about all that?
- He was a little reticent at first, but he trusts me…
- He's nice. I'm not sure I would've had his reaction; the woman I love alone with a man…
- Daddy!
- But, it's good that he trusts you and likewise
- I know, Hollywood is a jungle…
- I'm going to let you sleep now, Good night
- By Daddy.
She barely hung up the phone when it rang again.
- Romeo?
- Are you ok, Freckles?
- Yes, everything is fine. He's fine
- You put him in the bedroom on the other side of the hallway, I hope…
- Romeo!
- I know; all the other rooms are far from yours anyway. I should thank the architect…
Candy burst out laughing. She finished talking to Terry and went to the living room where Albert was.
- Your parents let you this big apartment…
- Actually it's my adoptive father's. He didn't want me to take a small apartment in less than decent areas. And med school is expensive… in short, it's way easier for me to live here alone than at the mansion with the others
- Who can't stand you?
- Just the Great aunt, but that's enough to keep me far…
- You were adopted, and you found your parents…
- Just recently…
She told him how she met the Cranes and all the rest. She took Albert shopping , some stores closed late. He had nothing aside from the clothes from the hospital and a toothbrush.
- You need a whole wardrobe said Candy
- But that's too much said Albert
- No, I can afford it. I barely spend my allowance … Don't worry Mr. Albert, I'll take care of everything…
Candy bought him close, shoes, pyjamas, perfume, razorblades …etc. He had everything he needs. She even gave him money and one of her credit card, even though Albert was protesting.
- Come on, you will need to buy your own things if you go out. Don't hesitate to ask me if you need more, or anything else.
Albert said to himself that he was lucky to have a friend like Candy, even if he didn't remember her!